Save the Date for the 2020 NVFC Recruitment and Retention Experience

New NVFC training opportunity to be held in Cleveland, OH

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce its inaugural NVFC Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience. This interactive educational and networking conference will take place September 25-26, 2020, in Cleveland, OH. Pre-register here to save your spot and get updates as event information becomes available.

The R&R Experience builds on the success of the health- and safety-focused NVFC Training Summit conference series. The new R&R-focused event will be an opportunity for fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers regarding recruiting and retaining fire service volunteers. The conference is open to all first responders nationwide but will be targeted toward department leadership and recruitment officers.

The R&R Experience will be held at the historic Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade. A discounted room rate will be available to attendees. More details, including a call for presentations, stipend program, additional travel information, and registration, will be available soon. Pre-register for the R&R Experience to stay informed of new event details.

Find out more about the NVFC at www.nvfc.org. Questions? Contact Rachel Buczynski, conference planner, at Rachel@nvfc.org or 202-887-5700.

About the NVFC

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides invaluable tools, resources, education, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Find out more at www.nvfc.org.

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